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FA-170

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Model

CLASS A AIS

PRODUCT NAME: U-AIS TRANSPONDER

Z10

(GREG) FA-170

OME-44900-Z10

OCT. 30, 2015:

IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong op-

eration or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.

• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.

• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens

you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equip-

ment settings.

• Save this manual for future reference.

• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO

will cancel the warranty.

• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their

respective holders.

How to discard this product

Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal

in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the

correct method of disposal.

How to discard a used battery

Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter

on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of

battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

In the European Union

The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries

must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the

used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national

legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.

In the USA

The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd

and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used

batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.

In the other countries

There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can

increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.

Ni-Cd Pb

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate this equipment

WARNING

Immediately turn off the power at the

switchboard if water leaks into the

equipment or something is dropped

in the equipment.

Continued use of the equipment can

cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a

FURUNO agent for service.

Do not disassemble or modify the

equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury

can result.

Do not place liquid-filled containers

on the top of the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if a

liquid spills into the equipment.

Use the proper fuse.

Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or

permanent damage to the equipment.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work

inside the equipment.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not

remove cover. No user-serviceable

parts inside.

Unit: PR-240 Power Supply

Name: Warning Label (1)

Type: 86-003-1011-3

CodeNo.: 100-263-233-10

WARNING LABEL

A warning label is attached to the AC-DC power

supply. Do not remove the label.

If the label is missing or damaged, contact a

FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.

Mandatory Action

Prohibitive Action

WARNING

CAUTION

Warning, Caution

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

can result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING

Immediately turn off the power at the

switchboard if the equipment is

emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can

cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a

FURUNO agent for service.

Make sure no rain or water splash

leaks into the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if water

leaks in the equipment.

Do not operate the equipment with

wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

The glass of an LCD panel breaks

easily. Handle the LCD carefully.

Injury can result if the glass breaks.

About the TFT LCD

The TFT LCD is constructed using the latest LCD

techniques, and displays 99.99% of its pixels. The

remaining 0.01% of the pixels may drop out or blink,

however this is not an indication of malfunction.

Do not approach the antenna closer

than listed below when it is

transmitting.

The antenna emits radio waves that

can be harmful to the human body.

RF power density on antenna aperture Distance

100 W/m2

10 W/m2

2 W/m20.09 m

0.04 m

N/A

iii

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

System overview

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was originally developed to aid the Vessel Traffic Ser-

vices (VTS) by use of a VHF transponder working on Digital Selective Call (DSC) at VHF CH70,

and is still in use along the UK coastal areas and others. Some time later the IMO developed a

Universal AIS using the new sophisticated technology called Self-Organized Time Division Multi-

ple Access (SOTDMA) based on a VHF Data Link (VDL).

The system operates in three modes – autonomous (continuous operation in all areas), assigned

(data transmission interval remotely controlled by authority in traffic monitoring service) and polled

(in response to interrogation from a ship or authority). It is synchronized with GPS time to avoid

conflict among multiple users (IMO minimum 2000 reports per minute and IEC requires 4500 re-

ports on two channels). The VHF channels 87B and 88B are commonly used and in addition there

are local AIS frequencies. Shipborne AIS transponders exchange various data as specified by the

IMO and ITU on either frequency automatically set up by the frequency management telecom-

mand received by the DSC receiver on ship.

AIS system

Not all ships carry AIS

The Officer of the Watch (OOW) should always be aware that other ships, and in particular leisure

craft, fishing boats and warships, and some coastal shore stations (including Vessel Traffic Ser-

vice centers) might not be fitted with AIS.

The OOW should also be aware that AIS fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage require-

ment might be switched off by the master if its use might compromise the security of the vessel.

Thus, users are therefore cautioned to always bear in mind that information provided by AIS may

not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in their vicinity.

VTS Center

Own ship transmits

static/dynamic data*

Transmits and receives

static/dynamic data*

Transmits and receives

static/dynamic data*

*: Static data - MMSI, Name, etc.

Dynamic data - Position, bearing, COG, etc.

VTS Center sends various

information including

weather conditions and

frequency assignments.

Own ship

Other ship1

Other ship2

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Use of AIS in collision avoidance

As an anti-collision aid, the AIS has the following advantages over radar:

• Information provided in near real-time

• Capable of instant presentation of target course alterations

• Not subject to target swap

• Not subject to target loss in clutter

• Not subject to target loss due to abrupt maneuvers

• Able to “detect” ships within VHF/FM coverage, including in some circumstances, around bends

and behind islands.

When using the AIS for anti-collision purposes it is important to remember that the AIS is an ad-

ditional source of navigation information. It does not replace other navigational systems. The AIS

may not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in its vicinity.

The use of the AIS does not negate the responsibility of the OOW to comply with all collision reg-

ulation requirements, especially the maintaining of a proper look-out. The prudent navigator uses

all aids available to navigate the ship.

Erroneous information

Erroneous information implies a risk to other ships as well as your own. Poorly configured or im-

properly calibrated sensors might lead to incorrect information being transmitted. It is the user’s

responsibility to ensure that all information entered into the system is correct and up to date.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD.................................................................................................................. vii

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... ix

1. OPERATION ..........................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Description of Controls ...............................................................................................1-1

1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off ............................................................................1-2

1.3 How to Adjust the Panel and Display Brilliance..........................................................1-3

1.4 Display Overview........................................................................................................1-4

1.5 Menu Overview...........................................................................................................1-5

1.5.1 Menu operating procedure .............................................................................1-5

1.5.2 How to select a menu option ..........................................................................1-6

1.5.3 How to enter numeric data .............................................................................1-6

1.5.4 How to use the software keyboard for alphanumeric input ............................1-6

1.6 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data ...........................................................................1-7

1.7 How to Set the Notification .......................................................................................1-10

1.8 How to Select a Display............................................................................................1-11

1.8.1 Plotter display...............................................................................................1-12

1.8.2 Target list......................................................................................................1-14

1.8.3 Dangerous (target) list..................................................................................1-15

1.8.4 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen ...........................................1-16

1.8.5 Own ship data ..............................................................................................1-18

1.8.6 Alert display..................................................................................................1-19

1.9 Messages .................................................................................................................1-20

1.9.1 How to send a message...............................................................................1-20

1.9.2 Receiving messages ....................................................................................1-22

1.9.3 How to use the message box (MSG BOX) ...................................................1-22

1.10 Regional Operating Channels ..................................................................................1-24

1.10.1 How to view channel information..................................................................1-24

1.10.2 How to edit/view regional channels ..............................................................1-25

1.11 How to Enable/Disable the Key Beep.......................................................................1-28

1.12 Long Range..............................................................................................................1-28

1.12.1 How to set up long range response..............................................................1-28

1.12.2 How to broadcast own ship data ..................................................................1-29

1.13 Pilot Plug (FA-1703, option) .....................................................................................1-30

1.14 Viewing Initial Settings..............................................................................................1-31

1.15 Setting for Time Difference.......................................................................................1-32

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION ....................................................................................2-1

2.1 How to Activate the Inland AIS ...................................................................................2-1

2.2 Selecting AIS Mode....................................................................................................2-2

2.3 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data ...........................................................................2-3

2.4 Static Data..................................................................................................................2-8

2.5 Target List and Dangerous Target List .......................................................................2-9

2.5.1 Target list........................................................................................................2-9

2.5.2 Dangerous (target) list..................................................................................2-11

2.5.3 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen ...........................................2-11

2.6 Inland AIS Specific Messaging.................................................................................2-14

2.6.1 How to send a text message ........................................................................2-14

2.6.2 How to view a sent text message.................................................................2-16

2.6.3 ETA and RTA messages..............................................................................2-16

2.6.4 No. of persons message ..............................................................................2-20

2.6.5 EMMA warning message .............................................................................2-21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2.6.6 Water level message.................................................................................... 2-22

2.7 Viewing Initial Settings ............................................................................................. 2-23

2.8 Setting for Time Difference ...................................................................................... 2-24

3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................3-1

3.1 Maintenance............................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Replacement of Fuse ................................................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4 Diagnostics................................................................................................................. 3-3

3.4.1 Monitor unit test.............................................................................................. 3-3

3.4.2 Transponder test............................................................................................ 3-4

3.4.3 VHF communication test................................................................................ 3-5

3.4.4 TX on/off log................................................................................................... 3-6

3.5 Alerts .......................................................................................................................... 3-7

3.6 GPS Monitor............................................................................................................... 3-8

3.7 Displaying Sensor Status........................................................................................... 3-9

3.8 How to Restore Default Settings.............................................................................. 3-10

3.9 AIS-SART Test Indication in Target List .................................................................. 3-10

APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1

APPENDIX 2 ALERTS, IDS, MEANINGS AND MEASURES...................................AP-7

APPENDIX 3 PARTS LIST/LOCATION..................................................................AP-10

APPENDIX 4 CHANNEL LISTS AND ERI CODES ................................................AP-11

APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS AND SYMBOLS ....................................AP-13

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1

INDEX.......................................................................................................................... IN-1

vii

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FA-170

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FA-170 AIS Transponder. We are

confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and

reliability.

Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and

reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global

network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine

environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly operated

and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures in

this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our

purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

Features

The FA-170 is a universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) for open sea and inland

waterways, capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or

coastal stations.

It complies with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IMO MSC.302(87), A.694, ITU-R M.1371-5 and DSC

ITU-R M.825. It also complies with IEC 61924-2, IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard) and IEC

60945 Ed. 4 (EMC and environmental conditions).

The FA-170 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit, a monitor unit, and several

associated units. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel

VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS

receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with a differential capability, and

provides UTC reference for system synchronization to eliminate clash among multiple users. It

also gives position, COG and SOG when the external GPS fails.

The main features are:

• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data between ships and between

ship and coast

• Static data:

- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)

- IMO number (where available)

- Call sign & name

- Length and beam

- Type of ship

- Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship

FOREWORD

viii

• Dynamic data:

- Ship’s position with accuracy indication and integrity status

- Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)

- Course over ground (COG)

- Speed over ground (SOG)

- Heading

- Rate of turn (ROT) where available

• Voyage-related data

- Ship’s draught

- Navigational Status (manual input)

- Hazardous cargo (type)

- Destination and ETA (at master’s discretion)

• Short safety-related messages, free messages

• LCD panel satisfies the IMO minimum requirements plus simple plotting modes

• Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC for future networking expansion

• GPS/VHF combined antenna for easy installation available

• Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position-fixing device

• The Inland AIS feature is based on CCNR (Vessel Tracking and Tracing Standard for Inland

Navigation). Inland AIS receives and sends SOLAS AIS information, and interfaces automatic

data input such as blue sign, draught (in centimeters), air draught (height from waterline), haz-

ardous cargo blue cone indication, euro ship identifier and inland ship type. Further, the inland

AIS sends ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to lock, bridge, terminal, etc. and displays response

as RTA (Requested Time of Arrival) from the lock, bridge or terminal. Information receivable

from land stations include EMMA warning, water level data, etc.

Program Numbers

: Minor modification

Unit & PC board Program No. Version No. Date of modification

Monitor Unit

(MAIN: 20P8200D)

0550256 01.

Transponder Unit

(R-MOD: 05P0892)

0550255 01.

Transponder Unit

(GPS: 20P8211)

48504650 

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

GPS/VHF

combined antenna

GVA-100-T

GPS antenna

GPA-017S

Distributor unit

DB-1

VHF antenna VHF antenna

Power supply

PR-240

100/110/115/200/

220/230 VAC

ø, 50/60Hz

12-24 VDC

24 VDC

MONITOR UNIT

FA-1702

(two units may

be connected)

External display, NavNet2,

NavNet 3D, Pilot plug (FA-1703),

Sensor

Beacon receiver

Alarm system

LAN

Blue Sign

GPS-017S Exposed to the weather

GVA-100-T

FA-1701

FA-1702

DB-1

PR-240

Exposed to the weather

Protected from the weather

Standard supply

Optional or local supply

TRANSPONDER UNIT

FA-1701

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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1-1

1. OPERATION

1.1 Description of Controls

Note: The nominal viewing distance is 70 cm.

This manual uses the following terminology for the sake of brevity:

No. Key name Function(s) when pressed

1BRILL key • Displays brilliance setting pop-up window.

• Switches between Day and Night display modes.

2DISP key • Cycles through display screens.

• Switches between Day and Night display modes when brilliance

pop-up window is active.

• Closes all active menu windows and returns to the last used display

screen.

3MENU/ESC key • Opens the menu.

• Goes back one layer in the menu.

• Closes the settings screen, when displayed, and returns to the

menu.

4Power key • Short press to turn the unit on.

• Long press to turn the unit off.

5NAV STATUS key Opens the [NAV STATUS] settings window.

6ENT/ACK key • Confirms the currently selected item on the menu.

• Confirms adjusted settings.

• Acknowledge alerts.

7 Arrow keys • Move the selection cursor.

• Plotter display:  or  changes display range.

• TARGET LIST display:  or  changes pages.

• OWN INFORMATION display:  or  switches between informa-

tion tabs.

• ALERT display:  or  switches between the alert list and the alert

log.  or  selects an alert.

Terminology Example Meaning

Select Select [MSG]. Use the arrow keys to select [MSG].

, , , Press . Press the corresponding arrow key.

CLASS A

: CURSOR

: SELECT : RANGE

ENT

: NEXT

DISP

MMSI

NAME { NO NAME }

TYPE

POSN

SOG

RNG

HDG

COG

BRG

201502130

130º

135º

225º

10.0kn

3 .0

34º 31

.1234´N

135º 24

.5678´E

1 2 3

1. OPERATION

1-2

1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off

Press the power key to turn the equipment on. When powered, the equipment

sounds a beep then proceeds in the sequence shown below.

To turn the power off, press and hold the power key .

The startup screen displays the program version number, serial number and the re-

sults of the ROM and RAM data test, showing "OK" or "NG" (No Good) as the result.

The message "- PRESS ANY KEY -" flashes to indicate that the test is complete.

Press any key to close the test results. If "NG" appears for any of the check results

after the startup test is completed, contact your dealer for advice.

When no errors occur at startup, the plotter display is shown after the test is complet-

ed.

If there is no response from the transponder unit or AIS symbols do not appear, the

message “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears on the screen. Press any key to

erase the message. Check the connection between the monitor unit and the transpon-

der unit.

The FA-170 should be powered while underway or at anchor. The master may switch

off the AIS if he believes that the continual operation of the AIS might compromise the

safety or security of his ship. The AIS should be restarted when it is safe to do so.

The equipment transmits own ship static data within two minutes of start-up and it is

transmitted at six-minute intervals thereafter. Static data includes MMSI number, IMO

number, call sign, ship name, ship length and width, ship type and GPS antenna po-

sition.

In addition to static data, ship’s dynamic data is also transmitted. This data includes

position with quality indication, SOG, COG, rate of turn, heading, etc. Dynamic data is

transmitted every 2 seconds to 3 minutes depending on ship’s speed and course

change. Voyage-related data, such as ship’s draught, hazardous cargo, destination

and estimated time of arrival, are also transmitted at six-minute intervals.

Indication Description

PROGRAM NUMBER Displays the program number for this FA-170. The indication

"XX.XX" is replaced with the version number.

SERIAL NUMBER Displays the serial number for this FA-170.

ROM(T) / RAM(T) Displays the ROM/RAM test results for the connected FA-1701.

ROM(M) / RAM(M) Displays the ROM/RAM test results for the FA-1702.

PROGRAM NO.

0550255 - xx . xx

1000-42xx - xxxxSERIAL NO.

ROM(T): OK

RAM(T): OK

ROM(M): OK

RAM(M): OK

This indication flashes to show the unit is ready for use. The

automatic startup test results are displayed when tests are

completed.

1. OPERATION

1-3

The FA-170 starts receiving data from AIS-equipped ships as soon as it is turned on,

and those ships’ locations are shown on the plotter display with the AIS symbol. (To

learn more about the plotter display, see section 1.8.) With connection of a radar or

ECDIS, the AIS target symbols may be overlaid on the radar or ECDIS.

Note 1: If no navigation sensor is installed or a sensor such as a gyrocompass has

failed, the AIS automatically transmits “not available data” to AIS-equipped ships.

Note 2: The reporting intervals are as follows:

Note 3: The screen refreshes slower in low ambient temperature.

1.3 How to Adjust the Panel and Display Brilliance

The panel and display brilliance may be adjusted as follows:

1. Press the BRILL key to show the [BRILL LEVEL SETUP] pop up window.

If there is no operation within five seconds, the pop up window automatically clos-

es.

2. Press  or  to adjust the panel brilliance;  or  to adjust the display brilliance.

The default panel and display brilliance settings are 15 and 15, respectively. To

restore default settings see "How to Restore Default Settings" on page 3-10.)

Note: The display brilliance can also be adjusted by pressing the BRILL key sev-

eral times to cycle through brilliance levels.

3. Press the ENT/ACK key to close the setting screen and apply the settings.

How to switch between day and night displays

1. Press the BRILL key to show the [BRILL LEVEL SETUP] pop up window.

2. Press the DISP key while the pop up window is shown. The pop up window closes

and the display settings change.

3. Repeat the procedure to reverse the settings.

Ship’s navigational status Nominal reporting interval

Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under command and

not moving faster than 3 kn

3 minutes

Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under command and

moving faster than 3 kn

10 seconds

Ship speed 0-14 kn 10 seconds

Ship speed 0-14 kn and changing course 3 1/3 seconds

Ship speed 14-23 kn 6 seconds

Ship speed 14-23 kn and changing course 2 seconds

Ship speed faster than 23 kn 2 seconds

Ship speed faster than 23 kn and changing course 2 seconds

DISPLAY (0 - 17) : 17

PANEL (0 - 17) : 17

: NIGHT : SET

DISP ENT

BRILL LEVEL SETUP (DAY)

1. OPERATION

1-4

1.4 Display Overview

The FA-170 display is made up of three major areas, as indicated in the Plotter display

example figure below.

The guidance box contents change according to the currently selected display or

menu.

The status bar shows various icons indicating the status of the equipment and shows

the vessel’s own MMSI. The icons which can be displayed in the status bar are listed

in the table below, along with a brief description.

Icon Icon name Description

Operational status The dotted line rotates in a clockwise motion to indicate that the

equipment is working normally.

Contents mini-map Shows the location of the currently selected menu/display, indi-

cated as a green box in the mini-map. The figure below shows

the “locations”, as displayed in the mini-map.

Class A AIS mode Displayed when the equipment is using Class A AIS mode.

SOLAS AIS mode Displayed when the equipment is using SOLAS AIS mode.

INLAND AIS mode Displayed when the equipment is using INLAND AIS mode.

RX (Receive) Displayed when both A and B channel are set to receive mode

(includes OFF). Shown only with CLASS A and INLAND AIS

modes.

TRX (Transmit) Displayed when either channel A or B are set to transmit mode.

Shown only with CLASS A and INLAND AIS modes.

HIGH (power) Displayed when the transmit power level is set to [HIGH].

CLASS A

: CURSOR

: FUNC : RANGE

ENT

: NEXT

DISP

MMSI

NAME { NO NAME }

TYPE

POSN

SOG

RNG

HDG

COG

BRG

201502130

130º

135º

225º

10.0kn

3 .0

34º 31

.1234´N

135º 24

.5678´E

Status bar

Currently selected display or

menu is shown in the middle

section of the screen.

Guidance box

Plotter

Target list

Own (ship) information

NAV STATUS

Alert

1. OPERATION

1-5

1.5 Menu Overview

You can access the various functions of your FA-170 from the menu. If you get lost in

operation, press the MENU/ESC key until you return to the main menu. A complete

menu tree is provided in "MENU TREE" on page AP-1.

Note: Inland AIS mode menus may differ from the menus shown in this chapter. For

INLAND AIS mode, see "INLAND AIS OPERATION" on page 2-1.

1.5.1 Menu operating procedure

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to display the main menu.

2. Select a main menu item, then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select a sub-menu then press the ENT/ACK key.

There are two types of sub-menus: option selection and data input. (Some sub-

menus combine both.) Below are examples of each type of sub-menu.

4. Select a menu item then press the ENT/ACK key.

5. Depending on the menu selected, select an option or input alphanumeric data,

then press the ENT/ACK key.

6. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

LOW (power) Displayed when the transmit power level is set to [LOW].

SEND Displayed during message transmission. Not displayed when

routine messages are transmitted.

MSG Displayed when there are unread messages.

MMSI Own ship MMSI.

Icon Icon name Description

MSG

STATUS

USER SET

INITIAL SET

CH INFO

DIAGNOSTICS

SERVICE

USER SET sub-menu (Option selection)

TEST TARGET MMSI sub-menu

(Numeric input)

USER SET

HIDE

AUTO

KEY BEEP

TIME DIFF

AUTO SORT

SART TEST

LR RESPONSE

LR BROADCAST

NOTIFICATION SET

ACTIVATE

+00:00

000000000

TEST TARGET MMSI

1. OPERATION

1-6

1.5.2 How to select a menu option

The example below shows how to select an option from a menu.

1) A window showing the options for the item selected is overlaid on the sub-menu.

For example, the options for [KEY BEEP] are as shown below.

2) Press  or  to select option desired, then press the ENT/ACK key.

1.5.3 How to enter numeric data

The example below shows how to enter numeric data.

1) Select the appropriate numeric character. Press  to display numeric characters

cyclically in ascending order. Press  to display numeric characters cyclically in

descending order.

2) Press  or  to shift the cursor.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to finish entering data.

4) After entering all data, press the ENT/ACK key to register input.

1.5.4 How to use the software keyboard for alphanumeric input

The software keyboard appears when alphanumeric input is possible. Software key-

board operation requires the use of the arrow keys and the ENT/ACK key.

1. Referring to the figure above, press the arrow keys to select a character or key-

board operation.

2. Press the ENT/ACK key to confirm your selection.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to completed the alphanumeric input.

4. Select [SET], then press the ENT/ACK key.

OFF

USER SET

HIDE

AUTO

KEY BEEP

TIME DIFF

AUTO SORT

SART TEST

LR RESPONSE

LR BROADCAST

NOTIFICATION SET

ACTIVATE

Options

window

000000000

TEST TARGET MMSI

Cursor position

is highlighted.

Cursor position is

shown as a blue bar.

Backspace - Erase the character to the

left of the cursor.

Delete - Erase the character to the right

of the cursor.

Cursor locators - Press ► to move the

cursor right, ◄ to move the cursor left.

SET - Apply the changes.

Current selection is highlighted in blue.

Keyboard operation keys

No. of characters

before cursor

Total characters input

Maximum characters allowed

1. OPERATION

1-7

1.6 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data

There are six items on the [NAV STATUS] menu that you will need to enter at the start

of a voyage.

1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the [NAV STATUS] menu.

The [NAV STATUS] setting is selected by default

2. If your navigational status is different from that shown, follow the procedure below.

If it is the same as shown, go to step 3.

1) Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NAV STATUS] options pop up window appears.

2) Input the appropriate status, then press the ENT/ACK key. Refer to the data

below to select appropriate navigational status.

3. Select [DESTINATION], then press the ENT/ACK key. The software keyboard ap-

pears for direct input.

Enter the desired destination then press the ENT/ACK key. You can use up to 20

alphanumeric characters and enter up to 20 destinations.

A list of destinations can also be accessed by selecting [DESTINATION LIST].

• Navigational Status • Cargo type • ETA(LT/UTC) (Arrival time)

• Destination • No. of persons • Draught

NAV STATUS

NAV STATUS PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING

AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE

KOBE

[DESTINATION LIST]

DESTINATION

ETA[UTC]12/MAY 12:32

24 WIG

CARRYING DG, HS, OR,

MP(OS)

CARGO TYPE

DRAUGHT 0 . 0m

1NO. OF PERSONS

: CURSOR

: SELECT

ENT

: TAB

00: UNDERWAY USING ENGINE

01: AT ANCHOR

02: NOT UNDER COMMAND

03: RESTRICTED MANEUVERABILITY

04: CONSTRAINED BY HER DRAUGHT

05: MOORED

06: AGROUND

07: ENGAGED IN FISHING

08: UNDERWAY SAILING

09: RESERVED FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)*

10: RESERVED FOR WING IN GROUND (WIG)*

11: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL TOWING ASTERN

12: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE

13: RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

14: AIS-SART (ACTIVE), MOB-AIS, EPIRB-AIS*

15: DEFAULT (ALSO USED BY SART, MOB, EPIRB UNDER TEST)

*1: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF

NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS,

OR MP, OR IMO HAZARD OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY C,

HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)

*2: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF

NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING

DANGEROUS GOODS (DG), HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

(HS) OR MARINE POLLUTANTS (MP), OR IMO HAZARD

OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY A, WING IN GRAND (WIG)

*3: Not selectable for this type of equipment.

DESTINATION LIST

<EDIT>

SEATTLE

OSAKA

SAN FRANCISCO

YOKOHAMA

BRISBANE

= NO ENTRY =

01 / 20

DESTINATION

ABERDEEN

<COPY>

CURSOR

EXEC FUNC

BACK

<PASTE>

<CUT>

<SET>

Operation selection bar

EDIT

<COPY

PASTE

<CUT>

<SET

Destinations

1. OPERATION

1-8

Referring to operation descriptions in the table below, press or  to select an

operation, press  or  to select an entry in the list, then press the ENT/ACK key

to confirm the selection.

4. Select [ETA (LT/UTC)], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window

shown below appears.

Note 1: The ETA indication appears as "ETA [LT]" when there a time offset is set

from [TIME DIFF] in the [USER SET] menu. When the setting for [TIME DIFF] is

not changed from the default (+00:00) setting, the ETA indication appears as

"ETA [UTC]".

Note 2: Where a GPS is not connected, or the signal is lost/interrupted, the ETA

indication appears as ETA [UTC]. Further, the settings pop up window displays

"NOTE: INPUT THE UTC" at the bottom of the pop up window.

5. Set the ETA date and time, referring to the figure above, then press the ENT/ACK

key.

6. Select [CARGO TYPE], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up win-

dow shown below appears.

7. Select type of vessel/cargo, referring to the table on the following page, then press

the ENT/ACK key.

Note 1: Only the second digit for the type of vessel is entered here; the first digit

is entered on the [INITIAL SET] menu, during installation.

Note 2: When [Tanker] is selected and the Nav status is [Moored], output power

is automatically switched to 1 W when SOG is less than 3 knots. Further, in the

above condition, when SOG becomes higher than 3 knots, a beep sounds. (The

pop-up message "TX POWER CHANGED" also appears to notify you that the Tx

power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press the ENT/ACK key or

reduce SOG to below 3 knots.

Operation Description

<SET> Set the currently selection as the destination.

<EDIT> Rename the selected destination.

<CUT> Cut the current selection to temporary memory, leaving the entry empty.

The destination can now be pasted as a different entry.

<COPY> Copy the current selection to temporary memory. The destination can

now be pasted as a different entry.

<PASTE> Paste the entry in temporary memory.

Note 1: Only one entry can be stored in temporary memory at a time. If

you <CUT> two entries successively, the first is deleted.

Note 2: Entries over-written with <PASTE> cannot be restored.

12 / 10 12:32

ETA (UTC)

ETA month

ETA day ETA time

in 24hr format

CARGO TYPE

1. OPERATION

1-9

8. Select [DRAUGHT], then press the ENT/ACK key.

9. Input the ship’s draught (setting range: 0 m to 25.5 m) then press the ENT/ACK

key.

10. Select [NO. OF PERSONS], then press the ENT/ACK key.

11. Input total number of persons aboard the ship (setting range: 0-8191) then press

the ENT/ACK key. Enter 8191 for total greater than 8190.

12. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

WIG: Wing in ground

HSC: High speed craft

DG: Dangerous goods

HS: Harmful substances

MP: Marine pollutants

0-9: Undefined

10 FUTURE USE ALL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 60 PASSENGER SHIPS

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

11 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 61 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

12 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 62 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)

13 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z) 63 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z )

14 FUTURE USE CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 64 PASSENGER SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)

15 FUTURE USE 65 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE

16 FUTURE USE 66 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE

17 FUTURE USE 67 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE

18 FUTURE USE 68 PASSENGER SHIPS FUTURE USE

19 FUTURE USE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 69 PASSENGER SHIPS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

20 WIG

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 70 CARGO SHIPS

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

21 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 71 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

22 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 72 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)

23 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z ) 73 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z )

24 WIG CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 74 CARGO SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)

25 WIG FUTURE USE 75 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE

26 WIG FUTURE USE 76 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE

27 WIG FUTURE USE 77 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE

28 WIG FUTURE USE 78 CARGO SHIPS FUTURE USE

29 WIG NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

79 CARGO SHIPS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

30 FISHING 80 TANKER(S)

TANKER(S)

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

31 TOWING 81 CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

32 LENGTH OF THE TOW EXCEEDS 200M OR BREADTH EXCEEDS 25M 82 CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)

33 ENGAGED IN DREDGING OR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS 83 CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z)

34 ENGAGED IN DIVING OPERATIONS 84 CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)

35 ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPER ATIONS 85 FUTURE USE

36 SAILING 86 FUTURE USE

37 PLEASURE CRAFT 87 FUTURE USE

38 FUTURE USE 88 FUTURE USE

39 FUTURE USE 89 NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

40 HSC

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE 90 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

LL SHIPS OF THIS TYPE

41 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X) 91 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

42 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y) 92 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

43 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z ) 93 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP )

44 HSC CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS) 94 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

45 HSC FUTURE USE 95 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

46 HSC FUTURE USE 96 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

47 HSC FUTURE USE 97 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

48 HSC FUTURE USE 98 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

49 HSC 99 OTHER TYPE OF SHIP

CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(X)

CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Y)

CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(Z

CARRYING DG, HS, OR MP(OS)

FUTURE USE

50 PILOT VESSEL

51 SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSELS

52 TUGS

53 PORT TENDERS

54 VESSELS WITH ANTI-POLLUTION FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT

55 LAW ENFORCEMENT VESSELS

56 SPARE-FOR ASSIGNMENTS TO LOCAL VESSELS

57 SPARE-FOR ASSIGNMENTS TO LOCAL VESSELS

58 MEDICAL TRANSPORTS

SHIPS & AIRCRAFT OF STATES NOT PARTIES TO AN ARMED CONFLICT

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

00 .0

DRAUGHT

0001

NO. OF PERSONS

1. OPERATION

1-10

1.7 How to Set the Notification

The [NOTIFICATION SET] menu is used to set the following items:

• Enable or disable the alert buzzer.

• Notifications for received [ADDRESSED] and [BROADCAST] messages.

• Notifications for collision detection.

To change the settings in the [NOTIFICATION SET] menu, do the following:

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.

2. Select [USER SET], then press

the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select [NOTIFICATION SET],

then press the ENT/ACK key.

The [NOTIFICATION SET]

screen appears.

4. Select the [BUZZER] item be-

low [ALERT], then press the

ENT/ACK key. The settings

pop up window appears.

5. Select [ON] to enable the alert buzzer, or select [OFF] to disable the alert buzzer,

then press the ENT/ACK to confirm the setting.

6. Select the [ADDRESSED] item below [RX MESSAGE], then press the ENT/ACK

key. The settings pop up window appears.

7. Select the appropriate setting, referring to the table below, then press the ENT/

ACK key.

8. Set the notifications for [BROADCAST] RX messages and [COLLISION DETECT]

in the same manner.

9. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

Setting Description

POPUP + BUZZER Enable both the pop up indication and the buzzer.

POPUP Enable only the pop up indication. (No buzzer.)

OFF Disable notifications.

NOTIFICATION SET

[ALERT]

ADDRESSED

BUZZER

BROADCAST

[RX MESSAGE]

[COLLISION DETECT ]

INDICATION

: CURSOR

: SELECT : BACK

POPUP

POPUP + BUZZER

POPUP

ENT ENT

1. OPERATION

1-11

1.8 How to Select a Display

Use the DISP key to select a display. Each time the key is pressed, the display chang-

es in the sequence shown below.

The [DANGEROUS LIST] and [TARGET LIST] are displayed dependent on which list

was last displayed. For example, if the [DANGEROUS LIST] is viewed at any time, the

[TARGET LIST] is hidden in the above cycle and can only be viewed by sorting the

[DANGEROUS LIST]. See section 1.8.2 for details.

DANGEROUS LIST 12:32:01

9-16 (108)

: CURSOR

: FUNC

ENT

: PAGE : NEXT

DISP

SAMPLE SHIP 003 3 .5 100.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 004 3 .6 110.0

SAMPLE SHIP 005 3 .7 120.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 006 3 .8 130.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 007 3 .9 140.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 008 3 .1 150.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .4 090.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .3 080.0 0

NAME/MMSI/TYPE

RNG[NM] BRG[ ° ] AGE[ ‘

]

SAR

ALERT

: CURSOR

: TAB : NEXT

DISP

30/ JAN 17:20 TX MALFUNCTION

29/ JAN 17:50 ANTENNA VSWR EXCEEDS LIMIT

28/ JAN 08:20 RX CHANNEL 1 MALFUNCTION

27/ JAN 12:35 RX CHANNEL 2 MALFUNCTION

26/ JAN 03:45 GENERAL FAILURE

25/ JAN 09:36 ACTIVE AIS-SART

ID:001 : TX MALFUNCTION

TIME [UTC] ALERT 01 /06

LIST : 6 LOG : 20

OWN INFORMATION

: TAB : NEXT

DISP

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE

UTC

12/NOV/2014 17 :20 :00

34 º 44 .5000 ´N

130º

135 .0º

135 º 21.3000 ´E

108 . 7 º/min ( )

10 .0 kn

HIGH

UNUSED

POSN PA

RAIM

HDG

COG

ROT

SOG

EXTERNAL

DGPS

Dangerous target list

Note: The last displayed list is shown.

CLASS A

: CURSOR

: SELECT : RANGE

ENT

: NEXT

DISP

MMSI

NAME { NO NAME }

TYPE

POSN

SOG

RNG

HDG

COG

BRG

201502130

130º

135º

225º

10.0kn

3 .0

34º 31

.1234´N

135º 24

.5678´E

Alert list

Own (ship) information

TARGET LIST

12:32:01

81-88(334)

: CURSOR

: FUNC

ENT

: PAGE : NEXT

DISP

NAME/MMSI/TYPE

RNG[NM] BRG[ º ] AGE[ ‘

]

SAR

SAMPLE SHIP 003 3 .5 100.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 004 3 .6 110.0

SAMPLE SHIP 005 3 .7 120.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 006 3 .8 130.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 007 3 .9 140.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 008 3 .1 150.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .4 090.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .3 080.0 0

Target list

Plotter display

1. OPERATION

1-12

1.8.1 Plotter display

The plotter display, which automatically appears after the power-on sequence, shows

various information for AIS-equipped ships, AIS-SARTs, etc. within the range select-

ed.

Data for ship target

A target marker (hollow triangle) indicates the presence of a vessel equipped with AIS

in a certain location and course. To view detailed information about a vessel, see

paragraph 1.8.2.

If two or more targets occupy a similar position, the display priority order is: selected

target (surrounded by a broken box, as shown in the example below) > non-selected

target.

How to operate the plotter display

1. Press the DISP key to show the plotter display.

2. Press  or  to select a range. The available ranges are (in nm): 0.125, 0.25, 0.5,

0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, and 24.

3. Press  or  to select a target. The selected target is highlighted in a blue col-

ored broken box. Further, the selected target’s basic data are displayed on the

right-side of the screen.

4. To view a target’s detailed data, or to sort the target list, select the desired target,

then press the ENT/ACK key. The [FUNCTION] pop up window appears.

• [SORT (NORMAL)]: Press  to display and sort the [TARGET LIST] into range

order.

DANGER is displayed here when a

target is calculated to be on a

collision course with your vessel. If

no signal is received from target,

LOST is displayed. The target data

is deleted seven minutes after the

loss of signal from the target.

: FUNC : RANGE

ENT

: NEXT

DISP

CLASS A

MMSI

NAME { NO NAME }

TYPE

POSN

SOG

RNG

HDG

COG

BRG

201502130

130º

135º

225º

10.0kn

3 .0

34º 31

.1234´N

135º 24

.5678´E

MMSI: Target’s MMSI

NAME: Target vessel’s name (if available)

POSN: Target’s last known position

HDG: Target’s heading

SOG: Target’s Speed Over Ground

COG: Target’s Course Over Ground

RNG: Range to target from Own Ship

BRG: Bearing to target

Target type

(CLASS A, CLASS B,

BS, AtoN, SAR,

AIS-SART, MOB-AIS,

EPIRB-AIS, INLAND)

MMSI

NAME

{

NO NAME

}

OSN

SOG

RNG

201

02130

130

135

567

Key guidance bar

Selected target

Own Ship symbol

AIS-SART

Target (black)

Base station

For a full list of AIS icons, and their

meanings, see Appendix 5, at the

back of this manual.

: CURSOR

FUNCTION

NEW MSG

VIEW DETAIL SORT

(DANGER)

SORT

(NORMAL)NAME REQUEST

ENT

1. OPERATION

1-13

• [SORT (DANGER)]: Press  to display and sort the [DANGEROUS TARGET

LIST] in range order.

Note: When [SORT (DANGER)] is selected, all non-dangerous targets are hid-

den on the plotter display and the plotter screen is surrounded by a red box, as

shown in the figure below.

To show any targets which were hidden by this option, select [SORT (NOR-

MAL)] from the [FUNCTION] pop up window.

• [VIEW DETAIL]: Press the ENT/ACK key to open the [TARGET DETAIL]

screen.

• [NEW MSG]: Press  to open the text input window to create an AIS message

to the selected target.

• [NAME REQUEST]: Press  to send a name request to the target vessel’s AIS.

Note: Name requests cannot be sent to the same target within a short period,

regardless of target. If you have requested the name of a target too soon after

the last request, the pop up message "CANNOT REQUEST NAME" appears.

Wait a short while before requesting the name again.

Note 1: A target is declared a lost target under the conditions shown in the table be-

low. A target is erased from the screen seven minutes (For AIS-SART, 18 minutes)

after no signal is received from the target.

Note 2: When a target is considered to be on a collision course, the audible alert

sounds (if active). Take suitable measures to avoid collision.

Note 3: "DANGER" appears next to the target type when a target is considered to be

on a collision course. Further, when a target becomes a lost target, "LOST" appears

next to the target type.

CLASS A

: CURSOR

: SELECT : RANGE

ENT

: NEXT

DISP

MMSI

NAME { NO NAME }

TYPE

POSN

SOG

RNG

HDG

COG

BRG

201502130

130º

135º

225º

10.0kn

3 .0

34º 31

.1234´N

135º 24

.5678´E

Plotter surrounded

by red line. Only

dangerous targets

are displayed.

Ship’s navigational status Target declared as

lost target after:

Class A

Class B

Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under

command and not moving faster than 3 kn.

Ship at anchor or moored or aground or not under

command and moving at more than 3 kn.

0 to 14 kn speed

0 to 14 kn speed with course change

50 seconds

14 to 12 kn speed 30 seconds

14 to 12 kn speed with course change 30 seconds

Speed higher than 23 kn 10 seconds

Speed over ground less than 2 kn 7 minutes

Speed over ground 2 kn or higher 150 seconds

Speed higher than 23 kn with course change 10 seconds

50 seconds

7 minutes

1. OPERATION

1-14

1.8.2 Target list

The [TARGET LIST] can store up to 2048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs being detected

by the FA-170 across several pages, in the order which they are detected. The list can

be sorted in range order, from closest to farthest.

Note: The last viewed list is displayed when the DISP key is pressed to show either

the [TARGET LIST] or the [DANGEROUS LIST]. To view the [TARGET LIST] when

the [DANGEROUS LIST] is displayed, follow the procedure outlined in step 3 on the

following page.

1. Press the DISP key until the [TARGET LIST] is displayed.

The [NAME/MMSI/TYPE] column of the [TARGET LIST] displays the target ves-

sel’s type in the following formats:

Where the target type is CLASS A/CLASS B/AtoN

The name of the vessel is displayed when the name data is available. Where the

name data is not available, the vessel’s MMSI is displayed.

Where the target type is SAR(VESSEL/AIRCRAFT)/SART/MOB/EPIRB

The format in which data is displayed is listed in the table below.

Where the target type is BASE STATION

"BS:(Base station’s MMSI)" is displayed.

Note 1: If there is no data for the target selected, the fields are displayed as "=NO

TARGET=".

Note 2: Targets are automatically sorted in range order (closest to furthest) when

no key is operated for 30 seconds. Target order is then updated every five sec-

onds.

Active AIS-SARTs take priority and are displayed at the top of the list.

Note 3: When [AUTO SORT] on the [USER SET] menu is [OFF], the range and

bearing to a target are updated. However, target order is not updated. To manu-

ally sort targets, see step 2.

Note 4: To select a target on the plotter display, press  or  to select the target

then press the ENT/ACK key. Press  to cycle through targets from nearest to

furthest;  to cycle through targets from furthest to nearest.

TYPE Display format TYPE Display format

SAR vessel "SAR/VESSEL" MOB Active "MOB ACTIVE"

SAR aircraft "SAR/AIRCRAFT" MOB Test "MOB TEST"

SART Active "SART ACTIVE" EPIRB Active "EPIRB ACTIVE"

SART Test "SART TEST" EPIRB Test "EPIRB TEST"

TARGET LIST 12:32:01

81-88(334)

: CURSOR

: FUNC

ENT

: PAGE : NEXT

DISP

NAME/MMSI/TYPE

RNG[km] BRG[ º ] AGE[ ‘

]

SAR

SAMPLE SHIP 003 3 .5 100.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 004 3 .6 110.0

SAMPLE SHIP 005 3 .7 120.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 006 3 .8 130.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 007 3 .9 140.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 008 3 .1 150.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .4 090.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .3 080.0 0

NAME/MMSI/TYPE: Target’s MMSI,

name or type is displayed. Where

name data is available, the vessel

name is displayed.

RNG[km]: Range from OS to target.

BRG[ º ]: Bearing to target.

AGE[ ‘ ]: Time (in minutes) since the

target data was last updated.

Target type symbols.

See Appendix 5 of the

operator’s manual for a

full list of AIS symbols

and their meanings.

Selected target is highlighted.

Time at which the list was last sorted.

Currently displayed target group.

Total detected targets is displayed in

brackets.

1. OPERATION

1-15

2. Press  or  to scroll through the first 100 targets, press  or  to scroll through

the targets in groups of 8 (next/previous 8 targets).

The indication "NEXT 100 TARGETS" appears at the bottom of the list if more tar-

gets are available. Select the indication, then press the ENT/ACK key to show the

next 100 targets.

The indication "PREVIOUS 100 TARGETS" appears at the top of the list if there

is one or more pages of targets before the one currently displayed. Select the in-

dication, then press the ENT/ACK key to show the previous 100 targets.

3. To view target data, or to sort the target list, select the desired target, then press

the ENT/ACK key. The target list options pop up window is displayed.

4. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

1.8.3 Dangerous (target) list

Dangerous targets are targets which are calculated to be on a collision course with

your vessel. When a dangerous target is detected, the target and its available details

can be viewed in the [DANGEROUS TARGET LIST].

Note: The operations available from the [DANGEOUS TARGET LIST] are the same

as the [TARGET LIST] operations.To view the [DANGEROUS LIST] when the [TAR-

GET LIST] is displayed, follow the procedure outlined in step 3 of section 1.8.2.

Note: If there are no dangerous targets detected, the fields are displayed as "=NO

TARGET=".

FUNCTION

NEW MSG

VIEW DETAIL SORT

(DANGER)

SORT

(NORMAL)NAME REQUEST

ENT

• [SORT (NORMAL)]: Press ◄ to sort the [TARGET LIST] into range order. The closest target is

displayed at the top of the list.

• [SORT (DANGER)]: Press ► to display and sort the [DANGEROUS TARGET ]LIST in range

order. The closest target is displayed at the top of the list.

• [VIEW DETAIL]: Press the ENT/ACK key to open the [TARGET DETAIL] screen.

• [NEW MSG]: Press ▲ to open the text input window to create an AIS message to the selected

target.

• [NAME REQUEST]: Press ▼ to send a name request to the target vessel’s AIS.

Name requests cannot be sent to the same target within a short period, regardless of target. If

you have requested the name of a target too soon after the last request, or the target is out of

range, or the target has set their AIS to RX only mode, the pop up message "CANNOT

REQUEST NAME" is displayed. Wait a short while before requesting the name again.

DANGEROUS LIST

12:32:01

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: CURSOR

: FUNC

ENT

: PAGE : NEXT

DISP

SAMPLE SHIP 003 3 .5 100.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 004 3 .6 110.0

SAMPLE SHIP 005 3 .7 120.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 006 3 .8 130.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 007 3 .9 140.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 008 3 .1 150.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .4 090.0 0

SAMPLE SHIP 002 3 .3 080.0 0

NAME/MMSI/TYPE

RNG[NM] BRG[ ° ] AGE[ ‘

]

SAR

Target type symbols. See Appendix 5 for a

full list of AIS symbols and their meanings.

NAME/MMSI/TYPE: Target’s MMSI,

name or type is displayed. Where

name data is available, the vessel

name is displayed.

RNG[NM]: Range from OS to target.

BRG[ º ]: Bearing to target.

AGE[ ‘ ]: Time (in minutes) since the

target data was last updated.

Selected target

is highlighted.

Time at which the list was last sorted.

1. OPERATION

1-16

1.8.4 How to interpret the [TARGET DETAIL] screen

The [TARGET DETAIL] screen shows available detailed information about the select-

ed target.

Lost and dangerous targets have the appropriate icon displayed at the top right, as

indicated in the lost target example below.

There are five tabs available for viewing; [SENSOR], [VOYAGE], [IDENTITY],

[SCALE] and [QUALITY]. Press  or  to change the tab currently displayed.

The selected target’s bearing ([BRG]), range ([RNG]), [MMSI] and [NAME] are dis-

played at the top of the screen regardless of the selected tab. For lost or dangerous

targets, the appropriate icon is displayed at the top right of the screen.

The information displayed on each tab varies, depending on the type of target select-

ed.

The tables on the following pages list each tab’s contents, along with a brief descrip-

tion.

SENSOR tab

VOYAGE tab

The VOYAGE tab is only displayed for CLASS A target types.

Contents Description

POSN Target’s last known position. Displayed for all target types.

ROT Target’s Rate Of Turn. Displayed only for CLASS A, SART, MOB and EPIRB target

types.

ALT Altitude. Displayed only for SAR VESSEL and SAR AIRCRAFT target types.

SOG Target’s Speed Over Ground. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL,

SAR AIRCRAFT, SART, MOB and EPIB target types.

COG Target’s Course Over Ground. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL,

SAR AIRCRAFT, SART, MOB and EPIB target types.

HDG Target’s last known heading. Displayed only for CLASS A, CLASS B, SART, MOB and

EPIRB target types.

Contents Description

NAV STATUS Target’s navigational status (see section 1.6 for details).

DESTINATION Target’s destination.

ETA Target’s Estimated Time of Arrival at the above destination.

TARGET DETAIL

: TAB: TARGET : BACK

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE QUALITY

CLASS A

FURUNOMARU

TYPE

34 º 44 .5000 ´N

130 .0º

135 .0º

135 º 21.3000 ´E

108 . 7 º/min ( )

10 .0 kn

POSN

HDG

COG

ROT

SOG

225.4º

3.02NM

BRG

RNG 201503030

NAME

MMSI

LOST

AThe LOST icon is displayed for

lost targets.

The DANGER icon is displayed

for dangerous targets.

When data input to the FA-170 is

interrupted or stopped, indications

for all tabs appear as “----”.

1. OPERATION

1-17

IDENTITY tab

The IDENTITY tab is only displayed for CLASS A, CLASS B, SAR VESSEL, SAR AIR-

CAFT and AtoN target types.

SCALE tab

The SCALE tab is only displayed for SAR VESSEL, SAR AIRCRAFT and AtoN target

types.

QUALITY tab

The QUALITY tab is displayed for all target types.

Contents Description

CALL SIGN Target’s call sign. Not displayed for AtoN target types.

IMO NO. Target’s International Maritime Organization registration number.

TYPE OF SHIP Target’s ship type. Displayed only for CLASS A and CLASS B target types.

REAL AtoN Displayed as "YES" for physical aids to navigation, "NO" for virtual aids to nav-

igation. Displayed only for AtoN target types.

TYPE OF AtoN The type of aids to navigation. Displayed only for AtoN target types.

VENDER ID Target’s AIS maker's ID. Displayed only for CLASS B target types.

Contents Description

SHIP SIZE(LENGTH, BEAM) Target’s ship size (length, beam). Displayed for all above target

types.

ANT POSN(X,Y) Position of target’s antenna. Displayed for all above target types.

DRAUGHT Target ship’s draught. Displayed only for CLASS A target types.

PI Off-position indicator. Displayed only for AtoN target types.

Contents Description

PA Position Accuracy for target ship. (HIGH: High accuracy, LOW: Low accuracy.)

RAIM Target’s RAIM status. (USED: Using RAIM, UNUSED: Not using RAIM.).

TIME STAMP Time at which the target was last detected. Not displayed for AIS base stations.

POSN

QUALITY

Target’s position quality. Possible position qualities are shown in the list below:

Quality indication Meaning

[NO POSITION] Position data not available.

[MANUAL POSITION] Position data is input manually.

[DEAD RECKONING POSITION] Position calculated by dead

reckoning.

[OUTDATED POSITION > 200 M] More than 200 m from last

estimated position.

[POSITION > 10 M] Difference of more than 10 m from last es-

timated position.

[POSITION WITH RAIM > 10 M] Difference of more than 10 m from last es-

timated position.

[POSITION < 10 M] Difference of less than 10 m from last esti-

mated position.

[POSITION WITH RAIM < 10 M] Difference of less than 10 m from last esti-

mated position.

[VALID POSN WITH NO TIME

STAMP]

No time stamp available.

1. OPERATION

1-18

1.8.5 Own ship data

The [OWN INFORMATION] display shows your ship’s data across four tabs. The in-

formation displayed is shown in the figure below. This data should be checked once

per voyage or once per month whichever is shorter. Data may be changed only on the

authority of the master.

The Officer of the Watch should periodically check position, SOG and sensor informa-

tion for quality.

The table below list each tab’s contents along with a brief description.

Tab Item Description

[SENSOR] [UTC], [LT] Date and time.

[UTC]: Universal Time, Coordinated.

[LT]: Local time.

Note: For more information on these indica-

tions, see section 1.15.

[POSN] OS (Own Ship) position.

[ROT] Rate of Turn.

[SOG] Speed Over Ground.

[PA] Positioning accuracy.

[RAIM] RAIM status.

[USED]: RAIM is currently in use.

[UNUSED]: RAIM is not currently in use.

[HDG] Heading.

[COG] Course Over Ground.

GPS status GPS currently in use.

[VOYAGE] [NAV STATUS] Current navigational status.

[DESTINATION] Current destination.

[ETA [UTC]], [ETA [LT]] Estimate Time of Arrival (ETA) at the desti-

nation.

[NO. OF PERSONS] Number of people aboard your vessel.

OWN INFORMATION

: TAB : NEXT

DISP

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE

UTC

12/NOV/2014 17 :20 :00

34 º 44 .5000 ´N

130 .0º

135 .0º

135 º 21.3000 ´E

108 . 7 º/min ( )

10 .0 kn

HIGH

UNUSED

POSN PA

RAIM

HDG

COG

ROT

SOG

OWN INFORMATION

: TAB : NEXT

DISP

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE

NAV STATUS

DESTINATION

ETA (UTC)

NO. OF PERSONS

PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING

AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE

KOBE

1850

10/MAY 10:51

OWN INFORMATION

: TAB : NEXT

DISP

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE

MMSI

NAME

IMO NO.

CALL SIGN

TYPE OF SHIP

WIG

ARRYING DG, HS, OR, MP(OS)

@SEVEN@

FURUNOMARU

291 740 917

0123456789

OWN INFORMATION

: TAB : NEXT

DISP

120m 60m

0m60m

80m 15m

12 .3m

SENSOR VOYAGE IDENTITY SCALE

SHIP SIZE

LENGTH BEAM

ANT POSN Y X

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

DRAUGHT

SENSOR tab VOYAGE tab

IDENTITY tabSCALE tab

Press ► or ◄ to cycle

through the tabs.

EXTERNAL

DGPS

1. OPERATION

1-19

1.8.6 Alert display

The alert display shows the date and time alerts were generated. For further details,

see section 3.5.

[IDENTITY] [MMSI] Own Ship’s MMSI.

[NAME] Own Ship’s name.

[IMO NO.] Own Ship’s IMO number.

[CALL SIGN] Own Ship’s call sign.

[TYPE OF SHIP] Own Ship’s vessel type. See section 1.6,

step 7 for details.

[SCALE] [SHIP SIZE] Own Ship’s length and beam.

[ANT POSN] Antenna position.

[INTERNAL]: position of internal antenna.

[EXTERNAL]: position of external antenna.

[DRAUGHT] Own Ship’s draught.

Tab Item Description

1. OPERATION

1-20

1.9 Messages

You may send and receive messages via VHF channels, to a specified MMSI or all

AIS-equipped ships in the area. Messages can be sent to warn of safety of navigation;

for example, an iceberg sighted. Routine messages are also permitted.

Short safety-related messages are only an additional means to broadcast safety infor-

mation. They do not remove the requirements of the GMDSS.

When a message is received, the equipment beeps and pop up appears, indicating

the type of message received.

Sent messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] (message box) under the [OUTBOX] tab.

Received messages are stored in the [MSG BOX] under the [INBOX] tab.

The FA-170 can store up to 20 transmitted and up to 20 received messages. When

the [INBOX] or [OUTBOX] becomes full, the oldest message in the box is automatical-

ly deleted to make room for the latest.

1.9.1 How to send a message

This procedure applies to Class A AIS, for Inland AIS, see section 2.6.1.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.

2. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. [NEW MSG] is selected. Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NEW MSG] screen ap-

pears.

4. [MSG TYPE] is selected, press the ENT/ACK key to change the type of message

you wish to send. The options pop up shown below appears.

5. Select the appropriate message type, then press the ENT/ACK key.

For broadcast messages, skip to step 8.

6. Select [TO], then press the ENT/ACK key. A numerical settings pop up appears.

7. Input the MMSI of the ship you wish to send this message to, then press the ENT/

ACK key to close the pop up. See section 1.5 for how to input data.

MSG

NEW MSG

MSG BOX

NEW MSG TEXT

( )

MSG TYPE

: CURSOR

: SELECT

ADDRESSED

: BACK

ENT

TO 000000000

CH ALTERNATE

RETRY 3

TEXT

( 0 / 85 )

Use the software keyboard

to enter the message here.

MSG TYPE

BROADCAST

ADDRESSED

Message to all vessels.

Message to specified vessel only.

1. OPERATION

1-21

8. Select [CH] (Channel), then press the ENT/ACK key. The channel select options

pop up appears.

9. Select the appropriate option, then press the ENT/ACK key.

For broadcast messages, skip to step 12.

10. Select [RETRY], then press the ENT/ACK key. The retry attempts setting pop up

appears.

11. Press  to increase the retry attempts,  to decrease the retry attempts. The

maximum setting for retries is 3. Press the ENT/ACK key to apply the setting and

close the pop up.

12. Press  to highlight the message text, then press the ENT/ACK to display the

software keyboard.

13. Input the new message text, referring to section 1.5.4. The maximum number of

characters allowed is as follows:

• BROADCAST: 90 characters.

• ADDRESSED: 85 characters.

14. Press or  to highlight [<SEND MSG>] at the top right of the screen, then press

the ENT/ACK key. A confirmation pop up appears.

15. Select [YES] to send the message or [NO] to cancel the message, then press the

ENT/ACK key.

Note: The following pop up messages may be displayed during sending or after the

message has been sent.

Pop up message Description

MESSAGE SENT SUCCESSFULLY. Displayed after a message is sent successfully.

NO TEXT IN MESSAGE Displayed when the message body is blank and <SEND

MSG> is selected.

FAILED TO SEND MESSAGE.

(CODE:X)

The message failed to send. The code (indicated as "X"

in the example to the left) indicates the reason for the fail-

ure.

"CODE:1" indicates that the message was not acknowl-

edged by the recipient.

"CODE:2" indicates that the message failed to send.

BOTH A & B

ONLY A

ONLY B

ALTERNATE

Sends the same message to both channel A and channel B.

Sends the message to channel A only.

Sends the message to channel B only.

Sends messages on alternating channels. In other words, if

the last message sent on channel A, the next message is

sent on channel B.

1. OPERATION

1-22

1.9.2 Receiving messages

When a message is received, the equipment beeps and a pop up message appears

on the screen. The table below lists the possible messages with a brief description. To

enable/disable these pop ups, see section 1.7.

1.9.3 How to use the message box (MSG BOX)

How to view a received message

To view message contents, follow the procedure below.

1. Press the ENT/ACK to close the pop up window.

2. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the main menu.

3. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The [OUTBOX] tab is displayed

by default. Press  to display the [INBOX] tab.

5. Select the message you wish to view, then press the ENT/ACK key. The message

options pop up window shown below appears.

Select [VIEW DETAIL], then press the ENT/ACK key to display the received mes-

sage’s contents. The figure above shows an example of a received message.

Select [NEW MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key to send a message back to this

message’s sender.

6. Press  or  to view other messages, press  or  to switch between viewing

an [INBOX] message and an [OUTBOX] message.

7. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

Pop up message Description

TEXT MESSAGE RECEIVED. Displayed when a broadcast message is received.

TEXT MESSAGE RECEIVED.

MMSI/NAME.

Displayed when an addressed message is received.

MMSI appears by default, however, where name data is

available, the vessel name is also displayed.

MSG BOX TEXT

( )

INBOX: 12

OUTBOX: 10

TIME [UTC]

30 /MAY 17 : 20 BROADCAST

BROADCAST

ENTERPRISE

BROADCAST

NEPTUNE

BROADCAST

NAUTILUS

29 /MAY 16 :05

28 /MAY 16 :15

27 /MAY 17 :20

26 /MAY 17 :20

25 /MAY 17 :20

24 /MAY 17 :20

FROM 01 / 10

: CURSOR

: FUNC

ENT

: TAB

: BACK

Indication Meaning

This message has been viewed.

This message is unviewed.

Broadcast message

Addressed message

FUNCTION

VIEW DETAIL

NEW MSG

INBOX MSG DETAIL ( TEXT )

MSG TYPE ADDRESSED

28 / MAY 16 : 15

987654321 / ENTERPRISE

KLINGONS ON STBD BOW.

TIME [UTC]

TEXT

( 21)

: BACK: BOX: MESSAGE

1. OPERATION

1-23

How to view sent messages

1. Press the ENT/ACK to close the pop up window.

2. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the main menu.

3. Select [MSG], then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [MSG BOX], then press the ENT/ACK key. The [OUTBOX] tab is displayed

by default.

5. To view the contents of a message, highlight the message then press the ENT/

ACK key. The message options pop up window appears.

Select [VIEW DETAIL] to display the received message’s contents. The figure be-

low shows an example of a received message.

Select [NEW MSG] to send another message to the recipient.

6. Press  or  to view other messages, press  or  to switch between viewing

an [INBOX] message and an [OUTBOX] message.

7. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

MSG BOX ( TEXT )

INBOX: 12

OUTBOX: 10

TIME [UTC]

30 /MAY 18 : 25

BROADCAST

TITANIC

NAUTILUS

BROADCAST

MUSASHIMARU

29 /MAY 16 :05

28 /MAY 16 :15

27 /MAY 17 :20

26 /MAY 17 :20

25 /MAY 17 :20

24 /MAY 17 :20

TO 01 / 10

: CURSOR

: FUNC

ENT

: TAB

: BACK

Indication Meaning

This message was sent

successfully.

This message was not sent.

Waiting for recipient to

acknowledged this message.

Broadcast message

Addressed message

ACK

OUTBOX MSG DETAIL ( TEXT )

MSG TYPE ADDRESSED

28 / MAY 16 : 15

123456789 / TITANIC

ICEBERG COORDINATES RECEIVED.

THANK YOU!

TIME [UTC]

TEXT

( 39 / 85)

: BACK: BOX: MESSAGE

1. OPERATION

1-24

1.10 Regional Operating Channels

AIS operates primarily on two dedicated VHF channels, CH 2087 and CH2088. Where

these channels are not available regionally, the AIS is capable of being automatically

switched to designated alternate channels by means of a message from a shore facil-

ity. Where no shore based AIS or GMDSS sea area A1 station is in place, the AIS

should be switched manually as in paragraph 1.10.2.

A regional operating area is set with the procedure shown below. The most recent

eight areas are memorized.

• Automatic setting of VHF DSC (channel 70) from shore-based AIS.

• Automatic setting by AIS message from shore-based AIS.

• Setting by shipboard system such as ECDIS.

• Manual setting

The default area is as follows:

• Tx power: 12.5 W

• Channel no. 2087, 2088

• Tx/Rx mode: Tx/Rx

1.10.1 How to view channel information

Do the following to view current channel information. To edit channel information, see

paragraph 1.10.2.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [CH INFO]. The [CH INFO] pop up window appears.

3. Press the DISP key to close the display.

CH INFO

REGION LIST

PWR

CH A

CH B

TX / RX A

TX /RX B

HIGH

2087

2088

TXRX

Select to display the regional

channel list.

PWR

H A

H B

RX A

208

2088

Current channel’s details.

PWR: Power.

CH A: Channel used for channel A.

CH B: Channel used for channel B.

TX / RX A: Channel A TX/RX

settings.

TX / RX B: Channel B TX/RX

settings.

1. OPERATION

1-25

1.10.2 How to edit/view regional channels

You may display the status of regional operating areas currently memorized in the

equipment. Nine of any combination of AIS message from shore-based AIS, DSC

message, manual settings and commands from ECDIS or a PC may be registered and

one will be [HIGH SEA].

• AIS and DSC messages registered within last two hours cannot be edited.

• An item labeled [HIGH SEA] cannot be edited. ([HIGH SEA] are data used for inter-

national waters not controlled by shore-based AIS.)

• If two areas overlap one another the older data is deleted.

• Data older than 24 hours is deleted.

• Area data is deleted when it is more than 500 miles from the area for which it was

registered.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [CH INFO], then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select [REGION LIST] then press the ENT/ACK key. The REGION LIST has four

pages of data related to each region, displayed on the left-side of the screen as

shown in the figure below. The right side of the screen displays your current posi-

tion, current region and the selected region.

Press  or  to change pages.

34º 44. 5´N / 135º21. 3´ E

500

REGION LIST

PWR CH A CH B

CURSOR

: EDIT : DATA

ENT

: BACK

H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX

L 1111 / TXRX 2222 / OFF

H 3333 / TXRX 4444 /

TXRX

L 3087 / TXRX 3088 /

L 3087 / TXRX

= NO ENTRY =

3088 / OFF

REGION LIST

AGE FROM

1 : 59

MMSI : 123456789

MMSI : 987654321

11 : 59

MANUAL INPUT

= HIGH SEA =

23 : 59

MANUAL INPUT

19 : 59

12 : 00

MMSI : 987654321

23 : 59

MMSI : 987654321

23 : 59

= NO ENTRY =

PWR

CH A

H B

H 2087

TXR

2088

H 2087 / TXR

2088 / RX

H 2

TXR

088

1111 / TXR

2222 /

3333

/ TXR

444 /

TXR

308

7 / TXR

3088

308

7 / TXR

3088

308

7 / TXR

= N

ENTRY

3088

: DATA : BACK

REGION LIST

: DATA : BACK

= NO ENTRY =

LAT LON

REGION LIST

: DATA : BACK

= NO ENTRY =

LAT LON

34º 44. 5´N / 135º21. 3´ E

500

REGION LIST

PWR CH A CH B

CURSOR

: EDIT : DATA

ENT

: BACK

H 2087 / TXRX 2088 / RX

L 1111 / TXRX 2222 / OFF

H 3333 / TXRX 4444 /

TXRX

L 3087 / TXRX 3088 /

L 3087 / TXRX

= NO ENTRY =

3088 / OFF

EGION LIS

PWR

H A

H B

DATA

H 2

TXR

2088

H 2

TXR

2088

H 2

TXR

2088

1111

TXR

222 /

3333

TXR

4444

TXRX

3087

TXR

3088

3087

TXR

3088

3087

TXR

ENTRY =

3088 / OF

: Region your vessel is currently in.

(Blue-shaded square)

: Region selected in the [REGION LIST].

(Square is highlighted in blue)

Own Ship’s current position.

Right-side of the screen

Left-side of the screen

1. OPERATION

1-26

The data displayed on each page of the [REGION LIST] is described in the table

below.

4. Select the desired region number. You can select a region to edit from any page

in the [REGION LIST]. The selected region is highlighted in blue on the plotter

screen.

5. Press the ENT/ACK key to show the selected region’s details. The region is high-

lighted in light red on the plotter screen, as shown in the figure below.

6. The [LAT] setting for the top-right corner of the region is already selected; press

the ENT/ACK key. Input the latitude for the top-right position (northeast point) of

the AIS operating area then press the ENT/ACK key.

7. Press  to select the [LON] setting for the top-right corner, then press the ENT/

ACK key. Input the longitude for the right-top position (northeast point) of the AIS

operating area then press the ENT/ACK key.

8. Press  to select the [LAT] setting for the bottom-left corner, then press the ENT/

ACK key. Enter latitude for the bottom-left position (southwest point) of the AIS

operating area then press the ENT/ACK key.

9. Press  to select the [LON] setting for the bottom-left corner, then press the ENT/

ACK key. Enter longitude for the bottom-left position (southwest point) of the AIS

operating area then press the ENT/ACK key.

Note: The overall area for the selected region in displayed in height (H) and width

(H) values, in gray text. If the set region less than 20 nautical or more than 200

nautical miles long/wide, the height and width values are displayed in red text.

Adjust the dimensions so the length/width of the region is more than 20 nautical

miles and less than 200 nautical miles.

Data Description

Region number Up to eight regions can be assigned and set up. The ninth region

is reserved for open seas and is displayed as "= HIGH SEA =".

The region you are currently in is highlighted in blue (no. 1 in the

example on the previous page).

PWR • H: High power TX setting.

• L: Low power TX setting.

CH A/CH B Channel A/B’s frequency and TX/RX settings.

AGE Time since the channel was registered.

FROM Cause/origin of the last change.

LAT/LON Latitude and Longitude of the region’s corners.

EDIT REGION

[AREA]

37º 10 .0 ´N

33º 50 .0 ´N

H 200NM

131NM

137º 45 .0 ´E

135º 00 .0 ´E

[CH]

ZONE

<SAVE>

3NM

PWR

CH A

CH B

HIGH

2087 / TXRX

2088 / RX

LAT LON

: CURSOR

: SELECT

137NM

ENT

: BACK

34º 44. 5´N / 135º21. 3´ E

500NM

Selected region is

highlighted in light

red color.

Coordinates for the top-right

corner of the region.

Coordinates for the bottom-left

corner of region.

Transition zone setting.

(1 to 8 NM)

Region channel settings.

[

]

PWR

TXR

208

8 /

1. OPERATION

1-27

10. Press  to select the setting for [ZONE], then press the ENT/

ACK key. A numerical input pop up window appears. The

transition zone works as a buffer between your current region

and the regions immediately adjacent to your current region.

When any vessel enters the transition zone, messages sent

from the adjacent region channel A are received via your re-

gion’s channel B. This helps to locate vessels in adjacent re-

gions.

11. Input the size of the transition zone for this region, then press the ENT/ACK key.

12. Press  to select [PWR], then press the ENT/ACK key to show the

channel power options.

13. Select [HIGH] or [LOW] power desired then press the ENT/ACK key.

14. Select the channel indication for [CH A], then press the ENT/ACK key. A

numerical input pop up window appears.

15. Input the channel number for [CH A] then press the ENT/ACK key.

16. Press  to select the transmit/receive settings, then press

the ENT/ACK key. An options pop up window appears.

17. Select the appropriate setting, then press the ENT/ACK

key.

[TXRX]: Transmit and receive.

[RX]: Receive only.

[OFF]: Disable the channel.

18. Press  to select [<SAVE>], then press the ENT/ACK key. A confirmation pop up

window appears.

Select [YES] to apply the new settings and return to the [REGION LIST], [NO] to

cancel the new settings and return to editing the region.

Note: If you enter invalid data, a pop up message stating the reason for the error

appears. The table on the following page lists the pop up messages for these er-

rors and the recommended action for each error.

Pop up error message Recommended action

INVALID CHANNEL Check the channel setting, re-input the settings.

INVALID REGION SIZE. Check the region size is less than 200 NM and more than

20 NM. Adjust your region size.

INVALID REGION. ADJUST SIZE OR

LOCATION.

Check your region size and location, there is at least one

other region overlapping. Resize or relocate your region.

INVALID OPERATION: REGION

CANNOT BE OVERWRITTEN.

Check the overlapping regions.

Adjust your region size or location.

TRANS ZONE

[ 1, 8 ]

PWR

HIGH

LOW

CH A

2087

TX/RX A & B

A : TXRX / B : TXRX

A : TXRX / B : RX

A : RX / B : TXRX

A : RX / B : RX

A : RX / B : OFF

A : OFF / B : RX

1. OPERATION

1-28

1.11 How to Enable/Disable the Key Beep

You can turn off the beep, which sounds for valid key input.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [USER SET], then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. [KEY BEEP] is already selected, press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate then press the ENT/ACK key.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

1.12 Long Range

The long range function sets how to reply to a request for own ship data from a distant

station (for example, an Inmarsat C station) and whether to transmit your ship's posi-

tion to a satellite via the AIS VHF communication link or not.

1.12.1 How to set up long range response

The long range response sets how to reply to a request for own ship data from a dis-

tant station, for example, an Inmarsat C station. You may reply automatically or man-

ually.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [USER SET], then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select [LR RESPONSE] then press the ENT/ACK key. The options pop up win-

dow appears.

4. Select [AUTO] (auto reply) or [MANUAL] (manual reply) as appropriate then press

the ENT/ACK key.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

Manual reply

For manual reply, the requesting ship's MMSI, name and information requested ap-

pear.Select [REFUSE], then press the ENT/ACK key to send no data, or select [RE-

PLY], then press the ENT/ACK to send data. The screen then changes according to

your selection.w

OFF

USER SET

HIDE

AUTO

KEY BEEP

TIME DIFF

AUTO SORT

SART TEST

LR RESPONSE

LR BROADCAST

NOTIFICATION SET

ACTIVATE

AUTO

MANUAL

USER SET

HIDE

AUTO

KEY BEEP

TIME DIFF

AUTO SORT

SART TEST

LR RESPONSE

LR BROADCAST

NOTIFICATION SET

ACTIVATE

+00 : 00

1. OPERATION

1-29

Automatic reply

For automatic reply, the pop up message shown below appears when an automatic

reply is sent. Requested data is automatically transmitted. Press the ENT/ACK key to

close the message.

1.12.2 How to broadcast own ship data

You can broadcast own ship data to a satellite via the AIS VHF communication link.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [USER SET] then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select [LR BROADCAST] then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate then press the ENT/ACK key.

[ON] sends your ship's position to a satellite via the AIS VHF communication link.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

Note: The availability of this function depends of equipment specifications. The menu

is not shown unless so equipped.

INFORMATION

NAME: HMSS TITANIC

[LONG RANGE REQUEST DETAILS]

NAME/CALL SIGN/IMO NO.

DESTINATION

POSN

LENGTH/BEAM

COG

SOG DRAUGHT

TYPE OF SHIP

NO. OF PERSONS

DATE TIME

REFUSEREPLY

Information requested by the long

range station is displayed here.

Name of requesting station or

vessel.

[

RAN

E RE

T DETAIL

]

INF

RMATI

EFUSE

REP

INFORMATION

NAME: HMSS TITANIC

[LONG RANGE RESPONSE DETAILS]

NAME/CALL SIGN/IMO NO.

DESTINATION

POSN

LENGTH/BEAM

COG

SOG DRAUGHT

TYPE OF SHIP

NO. OF PERSONS

DATE TIME

: CLOSE WINDOW

ENT

Information sent to the long

range station is displayed here.

[

RAN

E RE

E DETAIL

]

INF

RMATI

CLOSE WINDO

ENT

Name of requesting station or

vessel.

1. OPERATION

1-30

1.13 Pilot Plug (FA-1703, option)

A pilot plug, which is connected between the AIS and a PC, is required to feed AIS

information to a PC. The plug is required for the ships passing through the Panama

Canal and the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The specifications for the pilot plug are as

shown below.

Pilot Plug connectors for FA-1703

Item Specifications

Baud rate 38400 bps

Note: The following setting is required for the FA-170. If the pilot

does not function, check these the following items.

• COM port settings: [INITIAL SET] menu  [I/O PORT]. The se-

lected port for the pilot plug must be set to [EXT DISPLAY].

• Check the pilot plug connection at both the FA-170 and the con-

nected PC.

Type AMP 206486-1 (9-pin, male)

Signal

connection

TX-A: Pin 1

TX-B: Pin 4

RX-A: Pin 5

RX-B: Pin 6

SHIELD: Pin 9

Connector for AIS Connector for PC

206486-1 206485-1

1. OPERATION

1-31

1.14 Viewing Initial Settings

The [INITIAL SET] menu, which is locked with a password to prevent accidental

changes to the ship’s details, is where the installer enters ship’s MMSI, internal and

external antenna positions, ship type, I/O port settings and network settings. You can

view the settings on this menu as follows.

1. Press the MENU/ESC to open the menu.

2. Select [INITIAL SET], then Press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select item to view then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

ANTENNA POSITION

: BACK

120m 60m

60m

80m

[SHIP SIZE ] LENGTH BEAM

[ANT POSN] Y X

[ANT POSN]

A , B C , D

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

60 , 60

40 , 80

30 , 30

45 , 15

EXTERNAL

15m

ALERT ENABLE

: BACK

: CURSOR

WARNING1

ENABLE

001 014

026

030

029

005

007

009

010

008

011

025

035

032

002

003

004

DISABLE

ENABLE

001 :

TX MALFUNCTION

DISABLE

WARNING2

: 8 : 0 : 0: 10

PORT

COM1

38400baud

4800baud

COM2

COM3

COM4

COM5

COM6

SENSOR1

SENSOR2

SENSOR3 SENSOR

SENSOR

EXT

DISPLAY

EXT

DISPLAY

EXT

DISPLAY

EXT

DISPLAY

EXT

DISPLAY

LONG RANGE

MODE

SPEED

I / O PORT

: BACK

LOCK

SHIP’S INFORMATION

ANTENNA POSITION

ALERT ENABLE

I / O PORT

PORT PRIORITY

NETWORK

EDIT :

INITIAL SET

PRIORITY

LL /

SOG

COG

HDG

ROT

2nd

1st

3rd

4th

5th

6th

SENSOR1

SENSOR3 SENSOR3

SENSOR1 SENSOR1

SENSOR2 SENSOR2

SENSOR2

SENSOR3

COM4 COM6

COM4

COM5

COM6

COM4

COM5

COM6

PORT PRIORITY

: BACK

ADDRESS

172 . 031 . 024 . 004

255 . 255 . 000 . 000

000 . 000 . 000 . 000

SUBNET MASK

GATEWAY

AI0001

SFI

NETWORK

: BACK

SHIP’S INFORMATION

MMSI 234567891

PERSEPHONE

987654321

@SEVEN@

NAME

IMO NO.

CALL SIGN

CH C 0075

CH D 0076

[LONG RANGE]

: BACK

24 (WIG)

TYPE OF SHIP

CARRYING DG, HS, OR, MP(OS)

Note: The availability of some

functions depends on the

equipment specifications of your

vessel. Some items are not

displayed unless the vessel is

equipped accordingly.

Password access is required to

change these settings. Contact

your local dealer to change the

settings if required.

Displayed as “NETWORK (NAVNET)”

when the network type is set to [NAVNET].

1. OPERATION

1-32

1.15 Setting for Time Difference

You can set the time differences from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to show the

local time.

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [USER SET] then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select [TIME DIFF], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window is

displayed.

4. Select the desired time difference then press the ENT/ACK key. You can change

the value with  or , the digit with  or  The setting range is -14:00 to +14:00.

5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.

Note: When a UTC time offset is set, the time display indication for messages and

NAV STATUS screen is indicated as "LT" (Local Time). When there is no offset, the

time display indication for messages and the NAV STATUS screen is indicated as

"UTC" (Coordinated Universal Time).

USER SET

KEY BEEP

AUTO SORT

TIME DIFF

HIDE

AUTO

+00 : 00

SART TEST

LR RESPONSE

LR BROADCAST

NOTIFICATION SET

ACTIVATE

+ 00:00

[ -14 : 00 , 14 : 00 ]

2-1

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION

This section provides the operating procedures for the Inland AIS feature, which al-

lows use of the AIS transponder on inland waterways or the open sea. Only those pro-

cedures that are different from the Class A AIS transponder are presented.

Ships with Inland AIS transponders on board autonomously determine their actual po-

sition using the Global Positioning System (GPS), which is part of the AIS transpon-

der. Furthermore they broadcast their ID and position to other ships over a distance of

10 to 30 kilometers (depending on the geographical environment). Other ships in the

area receive this information and are able to display their own position and that of oth-

er ships. Inland AIS helps the skipper in his direct nautical decisions, especially in crit-

ical situations, like the approach of a bend or a constriction.

Further, authorities have the possibility to allow electronic submission of cargo lists

e.g. for transports of dangerous cargo. The standard for “Electronic Reporting” (ERI)

allows the digital, language independent submission of cargo or passenger reports

from ships or agencies to authorities. In combination with electronic data exchange

between the authorities of different countries this results in less reporting for the skip-

pers. On the other hand all cargo information is available to authorities in case of an

accident.

2.1 How to Activate the Inland AIS

Input your key number (received from dealer) to activate the Inland AIS. (If the key was

input during the installation, activation key input is not necessary.)

1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.

2. Select [USER SET] then press the ENT/ACK key.

3. Select [ACTIVATE] then press the ENT/ACK key.

4. Press the ENT/ACK key to display the alphanumeric pop up window.The selected

digit cycles through digits in the following order when  is pressed: 1, 2 ... 9, 0,

A, B, C ... X, Y, Z, 1, 2... press  to cycle through digits in the opposite direction.

Press  or  to move the selection cursor.

5. Input the activation key, then press the ENT/ACK key.

If you entered the activation key correctly, the indication "ACTIVATED!" appears then

the system is automatically restarted. The FA-170 starts up with the SOLAS mode ac-

tive.

DEVICE ID

AB-12-C3-ZD-AA-N4

_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _

INACTIVATED

ACTIVATE KEY

ACTIVATE

: BACK

: SELECT

ENT

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION

2-2

2.2 Selecting AIS Mode

The Inland AIS has two operating modes: Inland (inland waterways) and SOLAS (SO-

LAS compliant class A AIS transponder). Select desired mode as follows:

1. Press the NAV STATUS key to open the [NAV STATUS] menu.

2. Press  to select [AIS MODE] then press the ENT/ACK key. The mode selection

pop up window appears.

3. Select [SOLAS] or [INLAND] as appropriate then press the ENT/ACK key. The

AIS mode icon at the top of the screen changes to display the selected mode.

You are asked if you are sure to reboot the system. Select [YES] then press the ENT/

ACK key to reboot the unit.

Notes on Inland AIS operation

• IMO NO. is transmitted with all zeros.

• The draught used in Inland AIS is “Inland draught”.

NAV STATUS

: TAB

: SELECT:

CURSOR

ENT

VOYAGE

SHIP’S

INFO

SCALE

NAV STATUS

DESTINATION

ETA (UTC)

AIS MODE

DYNAMIC INFO RATE

PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING

AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE

KOBE

[SOLAS LIST ]

SOLAS

AUTO

[INLAND LIST ]

10 / MAY 10 : 51

AIS MODE

SOLAS

INLAND

Inland mode active SOLAS mode active

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION

2-3

2.3 How to Enter Voyage-Related Data

Before you embark on a voyage using Inland AIS, set the various related data (see the

list below) on the [NAV STATUS] menu.

1. Press the NAV STATUS key.

The [NAV STATUS] setting is selected by default.

2. If your navigational status is different from that shown, follow the procedure below.

If it is the same as shown, go to step 3.

1) Press the ENT/ACK key. The [NAV STATUS] options pop up window appears.

2) Input the appropriate status, then press the ENT/ACK key. Refer to the data

below to select appropriate navigational status.

3. Select [DESTINATION], then press the ENT/ACK key. The software keyboard ap-

pears for direct input. See section 1.5.4 for how to use the software keyboard.

Enter the desired destination then press the ENT/ACK key. You can use up to 20

alphanumeric characters and enter up to 20 destinations.

• Navigational status

• Destination

• Arrival time

• AIS mode currently in use

• Rate at which your vessel’s dynamic

information is transmitted

• ERI code

• No. of blue cones (for hazardous cargo)

• Cargo status

• No. of persons

• Length and beam of ship

• Draught

NAV STATUS

: TAB

: SELECT:

CURSOR

ENT

VOYAGE

SHIP’S

INFO

SCALE

NAV STATUS

DESTINATION

ETA (UTC)

AIS MODE

DYNAMIC INFO RATE

PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING

AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE

KOBE

[SOLAS LIST ]

SOLAS

AUTO

[INLAND LIST ]

10 / MAY 10 : 51

00: UNDERWAY USING ENGINE

01: AT ANCHOR

02: NOT UNDER COMMAND

03: RESTRICTED MANEUVERABILITY

04: CONSTRAINED BY HER DRAUGHT

05: MOORED

06: AGROUND

07: ENGAGED IN FISHING

08: UNDERWAY SAILING

09: RESERVED FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)*

10: RESERVED FOR WING IN GROUND (WIG)*

11: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL TOWING ASTERN

12: PWR-DRIVEN VESSEL PUSHING AHEAD OR TOWING ALONGSIDE

13: RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

14: AIS-SART (ACTIVE), MOB-AIS, EPIRB-AIS*

15: DEFAULT (ALSO USED BY SART, MOB, EPIRB UNDER TEST)

*1: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF

NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING DG, HS,

OR MP, OR IMO HAZARD OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY C,

HIGH SPEED CRAFT (HSC)

*2: RESERVED FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF

NAVIGATIONAL STATUS FOR SHIPS CARRYING

DANGEROUS GOODS (DG), HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

(HS) OR MARINE POLLUTANTS (MP), OR IMO HAZARD

OR POLLUTANT CATEGORY A, WING IN GRAND (WIG)

*3: Not selectable.

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION

2-4

A list of destinations can also be accessed by selecting [SOLAS LIST] (displayed

as DESTINATION LIST once accessed, as shown in the figure below) or [INLAND

LIST] as appropriate for your AIS mode.

Referring to operation descriptions in the table below, press or  to select an

operation, press  or  to select an entry in the list, then press the ENT/ACK key

to confirm the selection.

4. Select [ETA (LT/UTC)], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop up window

shown below appears.

Note 1: The ETA indication appears as "ETA [UTC]" when there a time offset is

set from [TIME DIFF] in the [USER SET] menu. When the setting for [TIME DIFF]

Operation Description

<SET> Set the currently selection as the destination.

<EDIT> Rename the selected destination. The software keyboard appears when

<EDIT> is selected. See section 1.5.4 for how to use the software key-

board.

<CUT> Cut the current selection to temporary memory, leaving the entry empty.

The destination can now be pasted as a different entry.

Note: Only one entry can be stored in temporary memory at a time. If

you <CUT> two entries successively, the first is deleted.

<COPY> Copy the current selection to temporary memory. The destination can

now be pasted as a different entry.

<PASTE> Paste the entry stored in temporary memory to the selected destination

number.

Note: Entries over-written with <PASTE> cannot be restored.

INLAND DESTINATION LIST

<EDIT>

DE TRI 01234 11111 56789

00000 00000

INLAND DESTINATION

<COPY>

CURSOR

EXEC FUNC

BACK

<PASTE>

<CUT>

<SET>

01 / 20

ENT

<EDIT>

<COPY>

CURSOR

EXEC FUNC

BACK

<PASTE>

<CUT>

<SET>

ENT

DESTINATION LIST

KOBE

OSAKA

TOKYO

YOKOHAMA

KAWASAKI

= NO ENTRY =

01 / 20

DESTINATION

ABERDEEN

CURSOR

EXEC FUNC

BACK

SOLAS destinations list

INLAND destinations list

Operation selection bar

EDIT

<COPY

PASTE>

<CUT

<SET

Destinations

Operation selection bar

EDIT

<COPY

PASTE>

<CUT

<SET

DESTINATION

Destinations

12 / 10 12:32

ETA (UTC)

ETA month

ETA day ETA time

in 24hr format

2. INLAND AIS OPERATION

2-5

is not changed from the default (+00:00) setting, the ETA indication appears as

"ETA [LT]".

Note 2: Where a GPS is not connected, or the signal is lost/interrupted, the ETA

indication appears as ETA [UTC]. Further, the settings pop up window displays

"NOTE: INPUT THE UTC" at the bottom of the pop up window.

5. Set the ETA date and time, referring to the figure on the previous page, then press

the ENT/ACK key.

6. Confirm that the AIS mode selected is correct for this voyage. If a mode change

is necessary, change the mode (See section 2.2), then repeat this procedure after

the system restarts. If no change is required, go to step 6.

7. Select [DYNAMIC INFO RATE], then press the ENT/ACK key. The settings pop

up window shown below appears.

If the report rate from a base station is used, this setting is

ignored. For that reason, this setting is not always the same

as the actual report rate.

8. Select the appropriate interval to send dynamic informa-

tion, then press the ENT/ACK key.

Note 1: This setting is fixed to [AUTO] when [AIS MODE] is set to [SOLAS].

Note 2: The new setting take effect after approximately 8 minutes. In the mean-

time, the [AUTO] setting is used, regardless of the on-screen indication.

9. Press  to display the [SHIP’S INFO] tab.

10. [ERI CODE] is selected. Press the ENT/ACK key to edit the ERI code type for this

voyage.

For [SOLAS] mode, the [ERI CODE] item is replaced with [CARGO TYPE].

11. Input the ERI code, referring to "ERI Codes" on page AP-12, then press the ENT/

ACK key.

Note: When [Tanker] is selected and the Nav status is [Moored], output power is

automatically switched to 1 W when SOG is less than 3 knots. Further, in the

above condition, when SOG becomes higher than 3 knots, a beep sounds. (The

pop-up message "TX POWER CHANGED" also appears to notify you that the Tx

power has changed). To erase the pop-up message, press the ENT/ACK key or

reduce SOG to below 3 knots.

For SOLAS mode, input the cargo type, referring to step 7 of section 1.6.

DYNAMIC INFO RATE

AUTO

10 sec

5 sec

2 sec

NAV STATUS

: TAB

: SELECT:

CURSOR

ENT

VOYAGE

SHIP’S INFO SCALE

ERI CODE

BLUE CONES

UN/LOADED

PASSENGER

CREW

TANKBARGE

UNKNOWN

- - - - - - - -

254

8190

8160

PERSONNEL

254

NO. OF PERSONS

8191

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